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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.36, 35,261.93 and 14,945.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.36, 35,261.93 and 14,945.31 is: 20,617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.36 : 35,261.93 = 14,945.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.36/35,261.93 = 14,945.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.36x = 35,261.93 × 14,945.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.36x = 527,000,512.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,000,512.41/25,560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.88

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